Mumbai Meri Jaan
This promenade is famous for sunset walks
Marine Drive
This busy train system moves millions of Mumbaikars every day, and once almost caused my dad's death
What is the Mumbai Suburban Railway?
This man allows access and entry into Dadi's home
Who was Ram Babu?
This Indian freedom movement, launched in 1942, called for an end to British rule immediately.
What is the Quit India Movement?
This section of Mumbai housed four of my grandparents at one point
What is Kandivali West?
This unique event resulted in my parents' first meeting
What is Dandiarus?
This sweet semolina dessert is often served at celebrations
What is sheero?
This large Indian conglomerate, led by Mukesh Ambani, is one of the heaviest weights in major indices.
What is Reliance Industries?
This is considered the heart of Mumbai’s railway system and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus?
This restaurant was called "Third Class" by Ms. Sumati Tanna
This is the benchmark index of the BSE, made up of 30 major companies.
What is the BSE Sensex?
This South Mumbai neighborhood is known for its old buildings, cricket grounds, and strong Gujarati community presence
What is Girgaon?
These three sisters combined have left a unique legacy in the Tanna family tree
Who are Vasant Kapadi, Sumati Tanna, and Shaku Kapadia?
Two degrees in teaching including a Masters Degree, by correspondence
What was Dadi's education?
This 1992 scam, led by a famous broker, shook India’s financial system and led to major reforms.
What is the Harshad Mehta scam?
This describes the intense crowd surge when a train arrives at Dadar station
What is “Dadar rush”?
This famous revolutionary was helped by the Tannas
What is the Gandhi Revolution?
The Himalayas
Where did Dada threaten to run off to shortly after getting married?
This desert, located in northwestern India, is also known as the Great Indian Desert.
What is the Thar Desert?